Eye Care

How To Take Care Of Your Blue Light Glasses

EXYRA blue light glasses not only improve your vision, they also shield your eyes from UV rays and blue light. It just so happens that EXYRA glasses are quite fashionable, too!

Here are several ways to protect your eyeglasses.

Sanitize Your Eyeglasses

Each pair of EXYRA glasses comes with a premium lens cloth. Clothing and tissues shouldn’t be used to wipe your glasses. You might inadvertently take off the protective coating on your glasses if you use these materials. For optimal results, your frames should be cleaned on a regular basis with mild dishwashing soap, warm water, or a lens cleaning solution. Be careful when holding them - lenses are delicate no matter how sturdy the frames are.

Use a Case to Carry Your Eyeglasses Around

Each pair of frames we offer prevents glasses from getting crushed or scratched. People who keep their eyeglasses on their head don’t realize they are warping the frame’s form by doing so. The result: a frame that slips off your face.

Eyeglasses Shouldn’t Be Left in Hot Cars

Take Care of Your Eyeglass Frames

Use both hands when putting your eyeglasses on and off. When you do so with a single hand, your frames will gradually become looser. For correct application, use two hands to slide your glasses above your ears, then place them on top of your nose. To remove your eyeglasses, raise the frame’s arms, then pull them off your face.

Much like your automobile and home, your EXYRA glasses warrant regular care. We have small eyeglass screwdrivers to fasten screws on the frames if they become loose.

Fastening Loose Frames

Loose eyeglasses are a nuisance. They could slip right off your face and get damaged if you suddenly move. An expensive optometrist visit is needed when your eyeglasses warrant repairs. However, repairing loose frames can be done on your own with an eyeglass repair kit.

Fasten the screws on both sides of the frame. You’ll find a small screwdriver in your eyeglass repair kit. This tool can be used to keep the legs of the frame on the front of the eyeglasses.

The Dangers of Digital Eyestrain and What You Can Do

The world as we know it is changing and evolving at a shockingly rapid rate, and modern technology is now at the forefront of these changes and advancements. It may be hard to believe, but smartphones are not yet even ten years old, yet it can be hard to remember what life was like without them. Smartphones paved the way for the so-called ‘digital age’ and we are now more reliant on technology, especially smart tech, than ever before. Think about it: we do our banking online, we do our shopping online, we can even exchange money online, often with nothing more than our smartphones. Yes, technology has revolutionized the developed world, but there is a downside to this. Digital eyestrain is now a very frequently occurring condition that can affect people of all ages and genders. Currently, 66% of people own not only a smartphone but also a tablet as well as a laptop computer as well. 90% of these individuals use at least one of their devices for a minimum of two hours per day, with many people using them for much longer than that. Of these individuals, 70% of people have reported symptoms associated with digital eyestrain after using these devices, but what can be done? Let’s take a look, shall we?

What is Digital eyestrain?

Digital eyestrain is a condition which primarily affects your eyes, and it is believed to be caused by blue light. Blue light is not to be confused with ultra-violet light, as the two are very different to one another. Blue light, though close to UV light on light spectrums, is made up of incredibly short wavelengths, which in turn, means that it produces a significantly higher amount of energy than other forms of light. On average, the wavelengths of blue light will range from 380 nm to 500 nm. Experts, however, have found that there is significant evidence which appears to point to the fact that prolonged exposure to the blue light on the blue end of the light spectrum, could cause long-term damage to your eyes, which in this case, will come in the form of digital eyestrain. Blue light is all around us, and it is produced via our own sun, as well as from fluorescent light bulbs, and LEDs in our digital devices such as tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Digital eye strain is caused when the eyes constantly have to refocus themselves so that they can process text and graphics. Basically, it is caused because our eyes are having to work too hard, without enough of a break. Symptoms include:

• Headache

• Blurred vision

• Sore eyes

• Itchy eyes

• Fatigued eyes

• Neck pain

• Back pain

• Dry eyes

Are smart phones to blame?

In truth, smartphones are certainly partly to blame for the nation’s declining eye health, though there are of course other contributing factors. In Australia, a whopping 86% of all households own at least one smartphone, which is actually the same percentage of households that also own laptops. That means that laptops and smartphones are now equally as popular. What’s more, just under 70% of individuals (67% to be exact) rank their smartphones as one of their top three most valuable devices. Of course, we can’t forget our trusty TVs, though surprisingly, for millennials, laptops are actually more popular for TV viewing than television sets themselves. For movies, however, TVs are still the favored outlet as 71% of us would rather watch a movie on a TV set than a smaller screened device. So, with many of us now preferring smart devices and computers to TVs with smaller screens, not to mention the fact that more and more of us also work in front of a computer screen for several hours each week, it’s no wonder why our eyes are suffering so much.

What can be done to tackle digital eyestrain?

As you can see, modern technology appears to be here to stay, and with it becoming more advanced with each passing year, we will almost certainly become more reliant on it. Whilst this is generally a good thing, unfortunately, it’s not good for our eyes, but what can be done? Well, there are certain eye exercises you can do to help tackle the problem, plus you can purchase effective computer glasses, like those offered by EXYRA. Here are a few suggestions on how you can protect your eyes against digital eyestrain.

The 20-20-20 method – This method is incredibly effective, and is extremely simple to perform as well. Basically, whether you’re working at a computer, or simply watching videos on your smartphone, every 20 minutes, give yourself a 20-second break, and focus your eyes on an object which is roughly 20 feet away. Apparently you don’t need to be exact here, but try to be as precise as you can. This helps give your eyes a rest and stops them from straining, allowing them to refocus on the object in the distance. Repeat this several times throughout the day, and you will quickly find yourself experiencing noticeable improvements.

Computer glasses – As mentioned, computer glasses are incredibly beneficial for combating and preventing the symptoms associated with digital eyestrain. EXYRA for example, specializes in computer glasses that offer 100% UV protection and block harmful blue light rays that help to relax your vision, and protect your eyes from the dangers associated with digital eyestrain. The glasses provide a ultra-stylish design, they’re comfortable, and they will provide crystal clear vision throughout the day. Computer glasses look and feel just like any other glasses, with the added bonus of enhancing contrast and giving the wearer a whole new viewing experience.

Sleep Disruption Because of Blue Light

Everyone has done it: You’re lying in bed, scrolling through a newsfeed or laughing at a funny picture online. After a minute, or an hour, you turn off your screen, roll over, and close your eyes. You take a deep breath, and feel your whole body relax. An hour passes, then two, then three, as you toss and turn in your nice warm, dark room. Midnight comes, but sleep doesn’t. There are a dozen causes that could lead to insomnia, everything from caffeine to stress. As technology becomes more and more ubiquitous through our lives, researchers are looking into the effects of our computer usage on our sleeping patterns. The news isn’t good: Blue light emitted by our electronics is destroying our circadian rhythm. A lack of circadian rhythm effects our sleep cycle, our health, and how we can fix it.

Our bodies are biologically trained to sense days and nights. Before we had artificial lights, we needed to know when to be productive, when we could see, and when it was time for rest. In the age of artificial lights, and artificial stimulants such as caffeine, we choose to ignore our sense of day and night. Our bodies have not. Somewhere in the DNA, there is still an understanding that “Daytime is for working, nighttime is for sleeping.” Blue light triggers a sense that it is still daytime, and it takes a while for the body respond. Just because you’ve turned off your computer for the night doesn’t mean your body understands it’s time to sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced in the pituitary gland, and it regulates sleep. If your circadian rhythm is off track, your body doesn’t know when to produce melatonin, resulting in chronic insomnia. In order to block blue light, shades or glasses are needed. EXYRAhas produced the next generation of glasses for that purpose.

Insomnia effects tens of millions of people in the United States alone. There are many artificial supplements that can help regulate melatonin production and sleep cycles. If you are not happy about taking pills just to get to sleep, some behavior modification can help reset your circadian rhythm, and get your sleep cycle back on track. Purchasing glasses with a blue light filter will screen out the blue light from your computer. The easiest thing you can do to increase your restfulness at night is to turn off your screens at least one hour before bed. This will give your brain a chance to reset a little, and produce melatonin naturally.

The 21st century says never to rest, never to turn off, never to check out. You cannot be the best version of you if you don’t check out once and a while. Don’t be afraid to turn off your computer before bed. If you really cannot afford to, EXYRAhas developed glasses that will reduce eyestrain and improve your work life.

Save Your Eyes From Computer Screens - Take Breaks When You're Working

Take a moment to assess your day at work. Are you taking breaks regularly? More often than not, job schedules come with long durations of work, with the only break coming at lunch. Were you aware, though, that those who take frequent short breaks as the day progresses are more productive and physically healthier than those who don’t?

We all know it’s difficult to pause your responsibilities if the workplace culture doesn’t encourage it. That said, breaking regularly on the job has proven to stimulate motivation, energy, and focus. Also, staff who take breaks are less inclined to suffer from eye-strain pain, headaches, or back issues.

Consider these suggestions that can aid you in optimizing your break time:

Stop working every 90 minutes or so. Your mind has the ability to concentrate on a task for anywhere between 90 minutes to 2 hours. To reset your mind, experts advise taking a break every 90 minutes, which will allow you to collaborate with your brain rather than stress it out.

Don’t take breaks at your workstation. Stepping away from the computer, sans-smartphone, will benefit your body, mind, and eyes! You’re more inclined to go on social media or surf the internet if you remain at your workstation. This will inhibit a recharge of your mind and distract you. Also, painful eye strains are the result of screen lights. Being away from a screen is an optimal approach to resolving this issue. To stop eye strain from happening, stick to the 20-20-20 rule.

Take a walk, even if it’s just for five minutes. Walking has been proven to enhance levels of energy, and the advantages of incorporating more movement into your day are well documented. Exercising is a cumulative thing - you can get 40 minutes of walking in per day if you take just a five-minute walk per hour!

Be aware. You’ve taken a break from working, moved away from the screen, and walked around for a bit. By taking a decent break, your calming your brain before you start working again. Even breathing deeply will aid your mind and alleviate stress. You can take on your responsibilities with a clear mind in doing so.

Each one of these suggestions will aid you in coordinating work breaks and make your day more productive. We are particularly partial to these concepts since they all deal with eye strain. This painful problem is becoming more commonplace in the office, but the effects can be minimized by taking regular breaks.

Integrating these recommendations with changes to your workstation and the way your screen is set up is the most optimal approach for eye strain management. You can shield your eyes from a computer screen by wearing glasses that are purposely created to filter out blue light emanating from digital screens. Eye strain is caused mostly by this blue light, so filtering it out is a great approach to dealing with its troublesome symptoms, even between breaks at work!

Are you prepared to create a more comfortable day at work? You can eliminate harmful lights with EXYRA glasses. Along with ongoing work breaks and a proper desk setup, you’ll be productive without consequence. Find the right glasses for your computer screen needs on our online store!

What causes Digital Eye Strain?

Every day millions of people go to work around the world, and spend the majority of their time staring in to their computer screens. Most of those people will go home with a headache, and not always caused by their boss. That’s where EXYRA comes in. Digital Eye Strain and Computer Vision Syndrome has become the focus of many scientific studies over the last twenty years. Exyra glasses are formulated to be the best eyeglasses available to combat eyestrain. As digital devices have become almost universal, the workplace has become a perfect staging ground for a new type of condition: Digital Eyestrain. In order to combat this condition, we need to understand what causes it, what its long-term effects are, and how we can manage it.

Any type of eyestrain is caused when your eyes are exposed to uncomfortable situations. While your computer, tablet, or phone might not seem uncomfortable to use, your eyes see things a little differently. This has to do with the entire light spectrum. The light spectrum encompasses all forms of light, visible and invisible. Some colors you see are low energy and long wavelength, such as red and yellow. Others have high energy, and short wavelengths, such as blue and purple. In the chase to find clearer and brighter colors for digital devices, manufactures have edged ever closer to the high energy visible light. This “blue light” causes your eyes to work harder to process the images you are seeing. While not as intense, the strain you are feeling on your eyes from the computer is the same strain you feel looking directly at the sun.

So maybe your eyes hurt once in a while, every job has its draw-backs, right? Not so fast, eye pain is just one symptom. Computer Vision syndrome can lead to blurred or double vision, headaches, and even satellite pain in your neck or back. No, Computer Vision Syndrome isn’t going to kill you, but it can make a bad day exponentially worse. It is important to put a stop to it as soon as you feel the first twinge of pain in the back of your head.

The best way to deal with Computer Eye Strain is to modify your environment. If you are working on an old style monitor, upgrade to a new flatscreen. These have been shown to have less eyestrain for the users. It is also important to minimize glare. If you work in a bright white office, add a bit of color, something to look at while your eyes rest. Proper lighting also assists in reducing eyestrain. Optometrists can give your glasses an anti-glare coating, or if you wear contacts you can have a special pair of computer glasses ordered. Unfortunately, not everyone can make such changes to their workplace, or even afford them. Low cost solutions anyone can do include being sure to blink more, or get up a few times an hour to give your eyes something else to focus on.

You have to go to work, there’s no way around it. However, work doesn’t need to give you a headache. EXYRA has the perfect pair of glasses waiting for you. Take care of your eyes, and they will take care of you

Bringing Digital Eye Strain Into Focus

Everyone wants to be comfortable at work. If the work environment isn’t at least pleasant, everyone suffers. Office morale goes out the window, productivity plummets, and workers will leave the company like the building was on fire. One of the best things that can be done is to ensure that your eyes are taken care of. However, optical visits are expensive, and glasses seem like they are always dirty. What’s the big deal, anyways? It’s just a small headache at the end of the day, or is it more? EXYRA can help. We have spent years building the best eyewear to keep eyes healthy. Eye health, and the impact of eye strain has become a focus of many workplace investigations, and the health consequences may be more serious than first believed.

According to MedicineNet.com, minor symptoms of eye strain include dry eyes and blurred vision. While not life threatening, any distraction or minor inconvenience can lead to bigger problems, especially in high-stress situations. Blurred vision can be a hazard when driving, or reading a document. Dry eyes, or watery eyes, can cause the same problems with vision. Minor symptoms can be treated easily enough. Your ophthalmologist can prescribe you a pair of computer glasses to reduce glare, and blue light. If that’s not what you’re looking for, the solution could be as simple as getting up a few times an hour to give your eyes something else to look at. In most cases, treating minor eye strain is just a matter of small changes throughout your day.

A more severe symptom of eye strain, or computer vision syndrome, is constant headaches. These usually manifest themselves behind the eye, or at the back of the head. These headaches are usually minor, but persistent. Constant persistent headaches are a very real concern for those suffering from migraines. Even a minor headache can start a chain reaction that will end in a migraine. Light sensitivity also accompanies the headaches. Office spaces are known to use fluorescent lights. Fluorescent lights and light sensitivity don’t mix well, with the former often magnifying the effects of the latter.

One significant source of eyestrain is blue light, emitted from any computer screen, or energy efficient bulbs. According to the Harvard Health Letter, blue light has some great benefits during the day. Blue light attracts attention and boost moods. However, at night, it effects the human circadian rhythm. This disruption to the sleep cycle has been linked to several types of cancer, diabetes, and obesity. How can the same blue light have such different effects on the same body, just at different times of day? It is all about sleep. The blue light that is contributing to your eye strain is also doing a wonderful job at tricking your body to not know what time it actually is. Once your body is out of sync with itself, it loses track of when it can begin to repair damaged cells or tissues.

Digital Eye Strain is nothing to laugh about. A little problem can lead to bigger ones, or contribute to them. Fixing the small things can lead to a happier workplace environment, and a more productive team. EXYRA has created the optimal optical aid to combat eye strain, and prevent headaches.